Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow or White Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Tray or cardboard covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting Red food color 1 large marshmallow, cut in half 3 cups shredded coconut Green food color 2 strawberry or cherry stretchy and tangy taffy candies (from 6-oz bag)...
Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 4 large egg yolks 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper....
Ingredients 6 cups low-sodium canned or Homemade Chicken Stock 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium shallots, minced 2 cups Arborio rice 1 cup dry white wine Zest of 1 lemon (2 teaspoons), plus more for garnish (optional) 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces), plus more for garnish 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat chicken stock in a medium saucepan....
Ingredients Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature 8 ounces creme fraiche 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and vanilla until soft In a separate bowl, whisk creme fraiche with a balloon whisk until it holds soft peaks. Whisk a third of the creme fraiche into cream-cheese mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining creme fraiche while gradually sifting the confectioners’ sugar over the top; fold just until combined....
Ingredients 1 pouch (7.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix Butter and water called for on cookie mix pouch 1/2 cup Hershey’s™ premier white chips or semisweet chocolate chips 1 package (3.8 oz) Betty Crocker™ Christmas décor mix Preparation Make cookies as directed on pouch. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chips uncovered on Medium (50%) 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once, until melted and smooth....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons boiling water 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup cold butter Fresh or frozen (thawed and dried completely with paper towel) cranberries Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups Bisquick mix and 1/4 cup softened butter with fork until crumbly....
Ingredients 12 large cherry tomatoes 2 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup Italian dressing 12 small basil leaves Preparation Cut top off each cherry tomato. With melon baller or measuring spoon, scoop out seeds from each tomato, leaving enough for a firm shell. If necessary, cut small slice from bottom so tomato stands upright. Place tomatoes on serving plate or tray. In small bowl, toss cheese and dressing....
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 5 large eggs 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Mound flour in the center of a work surface, forming a well in the center. Crack the eggs into the well. Add oil and salt. Beat eggs with a fork until smooth. Gradually work flour into the eggs. Use a bench scraper to work in the rest of the flour, a bit at a time....
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean) 1 1/4 cups finely shredded white cheddar cheese or shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 package (12.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Soft Taco Dinner Kit 2 1/2 cups shredded lettuce 1 1/4 cups pico de gallo Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir together beef, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and the taco seasoning mix (from dinner kit....
Ingredients Ice 1 1/2 ounces dry gin 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth 3 dashes bitters (preferably Angostura) Seltzer Lemon twist Preparation Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice. Add gin, vermouth, and bitters and top off with seltzer. Stir and serve with a lemon twist. Related Video
Ingredients 2 pork tenderloins (1 1/2 pounds) 8 large rosemary sprigs 8 large thyme sprigs 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil Preparation Cut each pork tenderloin crosswise into 6 pieces. Press each piece, cut side down, to form a round, 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick. Place rosemary and thyme sprigs in glass or plastic dish or resealable plastic food-storage bag. Stir in vinegar and oil. Add pork; turn to coat....
Ingredients 1 pound firm white fish fillets, such as sea bass, red snapper or halibut 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin or chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 corn tortillas (6 inches in diameter) 1/4 cup sour cream Toppers (shredded lettuce, chopped avocado, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion and chopped fresh cilantro), if desired 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa Preparation Spray grill rack with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 white onion, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 1 red onion, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 1 green bell pepper, cut into quarters and seeded 1 red bell pepper, cut into quarters and seeded 1 orange bell pepper, cut into quarters and seeded 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into quarters and seeded 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Soak wooden skewers 20 to 30 minutes....
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds hearty greens, well washed, stems removed, and sliced into 3-inch strips 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 cloves garlic, sliced paper-thin 1 pound spinach 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop hearty greens into water and blanch for 4 minutes. Immediately plunge blanched greens into a bowl of ice-cold water to stop the cooking. Drain, squeeze dry, and set aside....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted Salt 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (1 cup) 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Vanilla ice cream, for serving Preparation Bring cream and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add sugars and corn syrup, and heat, stirring, until sugars dissolve....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups brown lentils, rinsed 4 large eggs 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large cucumber, peeled, if desired, and diced (2 cups) 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a small saucepan, cover lentils with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender but still holding their shape, 20 to 25 minutes....
Ingredients 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 2 English cucumbers, (about 1 pound each), halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise 1 medium red onion, halved, thinly sliced Preparation In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, coarse salt, and pepper. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to combine....
Ingredients 12 cups water 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon 4 whole cloves 1 cup regular-grind coffee (dry) 1/2 cup chocolate-flavor syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla Whipped cream, if desired Preparation Heat water, brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves to boiling in Dutch oven, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in coffee; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in chocolate syrup and vanilla; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes for coffee grounds to settle....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 4 cups leftover Toasted Orzo with Olives and Lemon 6 cups baby spinach Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 large eggs Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leftover orzo and baby spinach; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until orzo is hot and spinach is wilted, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from skillet; keep warm. Heat remaining tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium heat....
Ingredients 2 Bosc pears (about 1 pound) 1/4 cup golden raisins 1 1/2 tablespoons light-brown sugar, plus more for garnish Unsalted butter, for greasing pans 2 large eggs 1 3/4 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Pinch of salt Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees. Generously butter a 12-inch-round gratin dish; set aside. Peel pears, cut in half lengthwise, and, using a melon baller, remove core....
